Crime Rate in Chelsea Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chelsea Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Chelsea Riverside, Kensington and Chelsea, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chelsea Riverside crime rate of 0.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Chelsea Riverside, encompassing approximately 122,172 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
Chelsea Riverside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Danvers Street with total crimes: 8
  • Apollo Place with total crimes: 8

How safe is Chelsea Riverside?

To understand the safety of Chelsea Riverside, we need to analyze Chelsea Riverside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Kensington and Chelsea:

    • In 2024, Chelsea Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 598 crimes compared to 946.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chelsea Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

    • In 2023, Chelsea Riverside had fewer crimes than the Kensington and Chelsea average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 1,608. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chelsea Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Kensington and Chelsea.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Kensington and Chelsea, Chelsea Riverside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Chelsea Riverside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Chelsea Riverside has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 0.92 ranking 11th out of 17 in the Kensington and Chelsea, UK

In 2024, the total Chelsea Riverside crimes were 598. The crime rate of Chelsea Riverside in 2024 was 4.89 (year) or 0.41 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chelsea Riverside were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 8.90 (year) or 0.74 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Kensington and Chelsea.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)CrimesRank (Chelsea Riverside)
Royal Hospital267 11,782 13,179 1
Brompton & Hans Town201 41,583 22,945 2
Notting Dale240 2786 111,110 14
Colville175 51,430 32,244 3
Earl's Court212 31,258 42,074 5
Campden135 91,000 72,125 4
Stanley166 61,106 51,871 6
Courtfield101 131,059 61,444 9
Golborne139 8999 81,691 7
Holland149 7958 91,644 8
Queen's Gate74 17689 131,339 10
Pembridge92 16808 101,261 11
Redcliffe123 10679 141,190 12
Dalgarno92 15755 121,153 13
St. Helen's104 12562 161,004 16
Norland96 14474 18703 18
Abingdon74 18497 17883 17

Chelsea Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (25 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 202518
January 202517
December 202418
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202522
May 202521
April 202512
March 202519
February 202522
January 202525
December 202415
November 202422
October 202419
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202523
May 202520
April 202529
March 202526
February 202514
January 202510
December 202422
November 202428
October 202428
September 202421
August 202411

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20251
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Chelsea Riverside in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chelsea Riverside postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Danvers Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Apollo Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ashburnham Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thorndike Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. King'S Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
9. Justice Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ann Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2

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